바트 뵈슬라우‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

The summit cross is not at the highest point, but it does offer a good view.

The Antonsgrotte opposite the Cholera Chapel in Helenental is a popular destination. The place of worship, always decorated with candles, now has another attraction. Bird feeding is carried out there with particular passion, and indeed: the birds eat a lot and happily. BADEN. Bird feeding at the Antonsgrotte is a tradition. Elisabeth Werkmann - she has been looking after the Antonsgrotte for five years - took over this task last year from her predecessor, who suddenly dropped out. Source: www.meinbezirk.at/baden/c-lokales/kerzerln-vogerln-und-baeume-mit-gesichtern_a7034811

On the 561 meter high Arnstein, in the dense forest, you can discover the remains of Arnstein Castle, which was built in the 12th century. After it was destroyed during the Turkish siege in 1529, the complex was partially rebuilt and changed hands several times. Since 1955, the ruins have been managed by the Austrian Federal Forests. A detour to the Arnsteinnadel rock formation is also worthwhile.

Great view over the pines to the Schneeberg and the surrounding mountains.

The network of promenades dates back to Archduke Anton (1779–1835), who had it built in the years up to 1829. The highlight was the Antonsgrotte, which stands roughly opposite the Cholera Chapel, which did not yet exist at the time. The approximately 2.2 km long section of the Helenental from Antonsbrücke to Antonsgrotte is therefore called Antonstal. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helenental

The Antonsgrotte is located on the Wegerl in the Helenental, near the cholera chapel.

10/02/2022 - Near the former Rauheneck Castle, which together with the Rauhenstein controlled the entrance to the picturesque Helenental near Baden, lies the bizarre royal cave, which was already inhabited in the Neolithic Age (2200 to 1800 BC). Archaeological excavations made such important finds that the entire period is called the "Baden culture". The presence of humans in the La Tène and Hallstatt periods has also been proven; individual finds date from Roman times and the Middle Ages. Just listing the scientific publications about the cave fills a whole book page. It is not surprising that there are many legends about the cave. King Bela IV of Hungary is said to have sought refuge there, and there are also reports of evil dwarves and wild people. Here and there, the royal cave still serves as a bivouac site, as some traces in the natural monument show.

October 2nd, 2022 - After a short hike, we reach the half-open Antonsgrotte - a small, decorated place of worship.